Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire subsidiary, specialising in electric motorcycles, has begun production of its latest models, the S4 Honcho Trail and the S4 Honcho Street. The S4 Honcho platform represents LiveWire’s expansion into the lightweight and affordable electric motorcycle segment. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started production of its new axial-flux electric motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant. The move follows the company’s acquisition of British electric motor specialist Yasa in 2021. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has further developed Yasa’s axial-flux motor technology and is now bringing it into series production. Read more…

The European Commission has launched its long-planned Battery Booster Facility to support battery cell production in Europe. The programme provides €1.5 billion in interest-free loans, with the call for proposals expected in the third quarter. Read more…

Seres unveiled the new Aiva brand and its first concept vehicle aimed at younger and more performance-oriented customers. Alongside the brand launch, the company also presented the Aiva Origin Concept and confirmed that its first production model, the Aiva ME7, will debut later in 2026. Read more…

BYD is on the verge of entering Europe with its “Flash” fast-charging stations. A temporary Flash Charger was recently spotted in Germany for an internal event. There is also initial guidance on pricing: According to Bono Ge, head of BYD UK, the company aims to stay below 50 pence/kWh. This currently converts to 58 cents. Read more…

Liverpool City Region has completed the electrification of the Gillmoss bus depot, enabling the charging of more than 100 battery-electric buses. The upgraded depot will serve as the main operational hub for the region’s publicly owned zero-emission buses. Read more…

Rivian has started delivering the R2 to its first customers after beginning series production of the electric SUV in April. At the same time, the US manufacturer has opened the configuration process for existing R2 reservation holders, allowing them to finalise specifications and place orders. Read more…

General Motors and Redwood Materials are extending their battery partnership with a second-life energy storage project in Michigan. Around 100 repurposed GM EV battery packs will provide 1.5 MW/7.2 MWh of capacity at a GM manufacturing plant, supporting lower energy costs and grid resilience. Read more…

Xpeng has started local production of its G6 electric SUV in Malaysia, marking a new step in the Chinese carmaker’s expansion across Southeast Asia. The first locally assembled G6 rolled off the production line at the facility of Xpeng’s partner EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB). Read more…

The mobility service provider Keolis has been awarded two operator contracts for fully electric bus networks in southern Denmark by the Danish transport authority Sydtrafik. Together, the contracts are expected to generate revenue of around €146 million euros. A total of 30 electric buses will be deployed. Read more…

Oxfordshire County Council has signed new contracts with Connected Kerb and EZ-Charge to provide over 1500 new public charging sockets. These aim to more than double the number of currently available sockets across highways and council-run carparks. Read more…

US solid-state battery developer Factorial has completed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company Cartesian Growth Corporation III. It now trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ‘FAC’. Read more…

Volkswagen has showcased a prototype of a mobile charging robot in Dresden. This prototype aims to supplement the currently limited number of charging points within the Dresden Ostra Sports Park as part of the Europe-wide ‘MOBILITIES for EU’ project. Read more…

KVG has commissioned Daimler Buses to deliver 28 fully electric articulated buses. The first new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses are scheduled to enter service from the end of 2027. The agreement also includes an option for five additional vehicles. Read more…

Daimler Truck will deliver the first unit of the second generation of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered tractor, the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, to logistics company Dachser. The vehicle is set to enter service at the end of December 2026, with two additional units to follow in mid-2027. Read more…

Seventeen EU member states have signed a joint declaration of intent at the EU Transport Council in Luxembourg, aiming to promote autonomous driving in Europe. The focus is primarily on cross-border testing operations. Read more…

Most construction sites are still dominated by loud and polluting diesel machinery. The ForBat@Bau research project has therefore set itself the task of developing an integrated planning and operations tool for complex emission-free construction sites. On board are TU Munich and various industry partners. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has opened the configurator in Germany for two additional powertrain variants of the electric GLC. In addition to the already available GLC 400 4MATIC, the GLC 250 with rear-wheel drive is now on sale from €64,736, with the GLC 300 4MATIC starting at €68,306. Read more…

Mexico has presented the prototype of Olinia, the country’s first domestically developed electric vehicle brand. Commercial production of the small EV is scheduled to begin in 2027. Read more…

Internal combustion engine vehicles completely disappeared from the list of China’s top 10 best-selling passenger cars in May. All models in the top 10 were New Energy Vehicles; either fully electric cars, or plug-in hybrids. Meanwhile, the top five best-selling models on the Chinese market were exclusively pure electric vehicles. Read more…